Tour News Search the Database
Home Players | Seasons | Tournaments | Rankings | Leaders | Awards | History

 
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Database Statistics
  Men Women Total
Players: 13725 10692 24417
Tournaments: 2243 1810 4053
 
Happy Birthday
Gustavo Ohlsson 60
Eric Sato 60
Michaela Eisenmenger 59
Bryan Ivie 57
Derek Bond 55
Pernille Joergensen 55
Leon Lucas 55
Pedro Depiaggio 54
Oleg Bilynskyy 53
Jana Vollmer 53
Stephanie Roberts 51
Giancarlo Salvador 51
Erich Hoehne 50
Derek Boyle 50
Joe Corkran 49
Ewa Kalinowska 48
Panagiotis Mourtzios 46
Marian Nakamanya 43
Lipe Rodrigues 43
Kelly Haan 43
Aleksei Povjakel 42
Jarisa Hynds 41
Chris McHugh 41
Haleem Mariyam 41
Erinn Miller 40
Eva Fuchsikova 40
Martin Spinnangr 39
Andrius Gaidys 38
Arnoldas Barauskis 38
Gabriele Ghiga 38
Emily Palkert 37
Luisa Niemc 37
Iva Partaleva 36
Tugba Ozdemir 36
Amanda Lawson 36
Caner Turhan 35
Eargenell de Cuba 35
Taylor Donovan 34
Samantha Cash 33
Nureka Thennakoon 32
Dayton Arellano 32
Astrid Ruano 31
Yana Mileuskaya 30
Carola Biver 29
Georgi Stoyanov 29
Berk Yilmaz 29
Maria Rotti 29
Valmira Ramadani 28
Gladys Mabinty 28
Zoe Baxter 28
Beatriz Pinheiro 26
Aliisa Vuorinen 26
Cecilia Soh 25
Victoria Pozzo 25
Maybel Ravo 25
Brecht Piersma 23
Kato De Meersman 23
Johanson Tavarez 23
Nejc Najdic 20
Lara Maric 19
Emese Kiss-Bertok 18
Ruby Cochrane 18
Baris Guldali 18
 
Today In
Beach Volleyball History
In 1991
Karolyn Kirby and Angela Rock won the WPVA Laguna Sportswear Phoenix Open.  It was the 11th win for Karolyn Kirby, the 3rd win for Angela Rock, and the 3rd win for the team.
In 1991
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos won the AVP Miller Lite Sacramento Open.  It was the 126th win for Sinjin Smith, the 102nd win for Randy Stoklos, and the 101st win for the team.
In 1996
Mike Dodd and Mike Whitmarsh won the AVP 1-800-COLLECT San Francisco Open.  It was the 71st win for Mike Dodd, the 13th win for Mike Whitmarsh, and the 12th win for the team.
In 1996
Barbra Fontana and Linda Hanley won the WPVA Evian Hermosa Beach Open.  It was the 8th win for Barbra Fontana, the 41st win for Linda Hanley, and the 2nd win for the team.
In 2007
Harley Marques and Pedro Solberg won the FIVB China Shanghai Jinshan Open.  It was the 4th win for Harley Marques, the 4th win for Pedro Solberg, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2008
Yoendri Kindelan and Leonel Munder won the NORCECA Manzanillo.  It was the 2nd win for Yoendri Kindelan, the 1st win for Leonel Munder, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2008
Ion Canet and Nirian Sinal won the NORCECA Manzanillo.  It was the 2nd win for Ion Canet, the 2nd win for Nirian Sinal, and the 2nd win for the team.
In 2012
Chen Xue and Xi Zhang won the FIVB Shanghai Grand Slam presented by Jinshan Xinchen.  It was the 11th win for Chen Xue, the 11th win for Xi Zhang, and the 11th win for the team.
In 2013
Talita Antunes and Taiana Lima won the FIVB Shanghai Grand Slam.  It was the 14th win for Talita Antunes, the 4th win for Taiana Lima, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2019
Taylor Crabb and Jake Gibb won the AVP Huntington Beach Open.  It was the 8th win for Taylor Crabb, the 38th win for Jake Gibb, and the 5th win for the team.
In 2019
Alix Klineman and April Ross won the AVP Huntington Beach Open.  It was the 8th win for Alix Klineman, the 63rd win for April Ross, and the 8th win for the team.
In 2019
Sergio Gonzalez and Luis Reyes won the NORCECA Continental Tour Nicaragua.  It was the 18th win for Sergio Gonzalez, the 2nd win for Luis Reyes, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2019
Mailen Deliz and Leila Martinez won the NORCECA Continental Tour Nicaragua.  It was the 5th win for Mailen Deliz, the 9th win for Leila Martinez, and the 5th win for the team.
In 2024
Evandro Goncalves and Arthur Lanci won the FIVB BPT Elite16 Brasília.  It was the 10th win for Evandro Goncalves, the 5th win for Arthur Lanci, and the 3rd win for the team.
In 2024
Duda Lisboa and Ana Patricia Silva won the FIVB BPT Elite16 Brasília.  It was the 26th win for Duda Lisboa, the 16th win for Ana Patricia Silva, and the 13th win for the team.
In 2024
Cody Caldwell and Avery Drost won the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Varadero.  It was the 5th win for Cody Caldwell, the 4th win for Avery Drost, and the 1st win for the team.
In 2024
Savvy Simo and Abby Van Winkle won the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Varadero.  It was the 2nd win for Savvy Simo, the 1st win for Abby Van Winkle, and the 1st win for the team.
 
Search other dates...
Find us on Facebook
Latest News and Feature Articles
5/3/2026
UCLA wins 2026 NC beach volleyball championship
No. 3 UCLA won the 2026 NC beach volleyball championship with a 3-0 victory of No. 1 Stanford in the national final. The Bruins claimed their third-ever national title and first since 2019 on Sunday, May 3. The 2026 NC beach volleyball championship field was announced Sunday, April 26 via a selection show on NCAA.com.

Read more from ncaa.com
World Ranking leaders triumph at Beach Pro Tour Brasília Elite
Lifted to the top of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Rankings in April, Brazil's Carol Salgado/Rebecca Cavalcanti and Sweden's Jacob Hölting Nilsson/Elmer Andersson further solidified their spots this week in Brazil. South Americans and Europeans triumphed in the third Elite event of the 2026 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour season, making it to the top of the podium...

Read more from VolleyballWorld.com
4/30/2026
2026 AVP League Schedule: Teams, Rosters, and Matchups by Event
The 2026 AVP League features eight teams competing across eight regular-season events from May through August. Each team plays in four of the eight events. For a full breakdown of each team’s roster and schedule, check out The 2026 AVP League Rosters Are Set. Tickets are available now at avp.com.AVP Gold and Silver members receive 10% off all event tickets and exclusive partner discounts.

Read more from avp.com
UCLA’s Boyd is the 2026 AVCA Collegiate Beach Player of the Year
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY and GULF SHORES, ALABAMA (April 30, 2026) — Maggie Boyd of UCLA is the 2026 AVCA Collegiate Beach Player of the Year. She was presented with the award tonight at a banquet in Gulf Shores, AL, site of this year’s NCAA Championship. he senior has helped UCLA to a 30-6 record and is a big reason the Bruins were ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Beach Poll for six weeks this season.

Read more from avca.org
2026 AVCA Collegiate Beach All-America Teams
After another exciting season of beach volleyball in 2026, the AVCA is pleased to announce the 14th edition of its Collegiate Beach All-America teams. This year, the first and second teams include 16 members each, and the 32 players honored represent 14 schools. Leading the way is Cal Poly, which has four selections—two on the first team and two on the second team.

Read more from avca.org
Cherif & Ahmed triumph at Asian Beach Games with Empowerment
FIVB Volleyball Empowerment beneficiaries earned two beach volleyball medals at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. Qatari stars Cherif Younousse & Ahmed Tijan (pictured in the main photo; source: Xinhua News) celebrated the men’s gold, while Japan’s Ren Matsumoto & Non Matsumoto claimed the women’s silver. Iran’s Abolhassan Khakizadeh & AmirAli GhalehNovi and Thailand’s...

Read more from fivb.com
4/29/2026
Volleyball on Water returns this coming July in Ljubljana
The fourth standalone edition of the popular Volleyball on Water – powered by Big Bang once again brings thrilling sports action, family-friendly entertainment in the fan zone, and artistic performances on the water - along with two major new features: the tournament is opening to the general public, and the franchise is ready to expand to rivers, lakes, and oceans around the world.

Read more from cev.eu
Why Remi Bassereau Changed His Competition Name
Rémi Bassereau might be playing his sixth consecutive season in the Beach Pro Tour but this year could turn out to be his most successful yet if his impressive start is anything to go by. In the first Elite top held in João Pessoa in March, the 27-year-old bagged silver before following it up with a fourth place finish in the third stop held in Saquarema.

Read more from fivb.com
4/27/2026
Pairs from Empowerment-funded Paraguay and Argentina dominate continental circuit event
Teams benefiting from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding grabbed both gold medals and one of the silvers at the fourth 2026 stop on the CSV South American Beach Volleyball Tour, which took place last week in Paraguay. Argentina’s Juan Amieva & Maciel Bueno outlasted Paraguay’s Gonzalo Melgarejo & Giuliano Massare in the men’s final, while Michelle Valiente & Giuliana Poletti Corrales...

Read more from fivb.com
4/26/2026
Americans Mortensen/Phillips Win Men's Gold at NORCECA U18
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 26, 2026 – The American duo of Gavin Mortensen and Caden Phillips won the gold medal at the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament, defeating the host team of Francisco De Jesús and Franklin Segura 2-0 (21-18, 21-8) on the sands of Juan Dolio.

Read more from norceca.net
US Leach/McCanna Win Gold at NORCECA U18 Qualifier
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 26, 2026 – The US duo of Lauren Leach and Janie McCanna captured the gold medal in the women's division of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifier, easily defeating Julia McDougall and Natalia Casas of Canada in two sets (21-9, 21-8) in the final held on the beaches of Juan Dolio.

Read more from norceca.net
4/25/2026
United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada Advance to U18 Women’s Semifinals and Qualify for Worlds
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2026 – The teams from the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada advanced to the women’s semifinals of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio, securing their places at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship. The American duo of Lauren Leach and Janie McCanna advanced in dominant fashion...

Read more from norceca.net
USA, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico Men Qualify for U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 25, 2026 – The men’s duos from the United States, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico secured their spots at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship on Saturday by advancing to the semifinals of the NORCECA Qualifying Tournament, currently taking place on the sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach.

Read more from norceca.net
4/24/2026
The women's competition gets off to a fierce start at the U18 Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 24, 2026 – The teams from El Salvador, the United States, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico got off to a strong start at the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament in Juan Dolio, closing out the first day of women's competition with two wins in as many matches.

Read more from norceca.net
Four Men's Pairs Undefeated on First Day of U18 Qualifier Competition
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 24, 2026 – Four men's pairs finished undefeated on the opening day of the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifier, which kicked off this Friday on the beautiful Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic. In Group A, the American duo of Gabin Mortensen/Caden Phillips secured victories against Cael Greenidge/Joshua Ashby of Barbados...

Read more from norceca.net
4/23/2026
14 Countries Set to Compete in U18 Beach Volleyball World Championship Qualifier
JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, April 23, 2026. – A total of 14 countries are ready to compete in the NORCECA U18 Beach Volleyball Qualifying Tournament, the official pathway to the 2026 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship. Competition gets underway Friday on the scenic sand courts of Juan Dolio Beach in the Dominican Republic, offering a prime stage for the region’s rising stars...

Read more from norceca.net
 
View the News Archive...
Please Donate to Keep BVBInfo Going
 

 

Special Links
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Tournaments
Dates Tour Tournament Gender Purse
May 7-10, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Madrid, Spain M € 5,000
May 8-10, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic M TBD
May 8-10, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic W TBD
May 13-17, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Xiamen, China M US$125,000
May 13-17, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Xiamen, China W US$125,000
May 14-17, 2026 AVP AVP Heritage Huntington Beach Open, California M $75,000
May 14-17, 2026 AVP AVP Heritage Huntington Beach Open, California W $75,000
May 14-17, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Madrid, Spain W € 5,000
May 15-17, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Managua, Nicaragua M TBD
May 15-17, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Managua, Nicaragua W TBD
May 20-24, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Nuvali, Philippines M US$125,000
May 20-24, 2026 FIVB BPT Challenge Nuvali, Philippines W US$125,000
May 21-24, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Apeldoorn, Netherlands M € 5,000
May 21-24, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Apeldoorn, Netherlands W € 5,000
May 22-24, 2026 AVP AVP Heritage Contender Series South Florida Open, Pompano Beach M&W $20,000
May 22-24, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico M TBD
May 22-24, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico W TBD
May 27-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Elite Ostrava, Czechia M US$200,000
May 27-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Elite Ostrava, Czechia W US$200,000
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Cervia, Italy M € 5,000
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Cervia, Italy W € 5,000
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Wuhan, China M US$5,000
May 28-31, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Wuhan, China W US$5,000
May 29-31, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - San Salvador, El Salvador M TBD
May 29-31, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - San Salvador, El Salvador W TBD
May 30-31, 2026 AVP League AVP League Week 1 - Belmar, New Jersey M&W TBD
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Krakow, Poland M € 5,000
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Krakow, Poland W € 5,000
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria M € 5,000
Jun 4-7, 2026 FIVB BPT Futures Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria W € 5,000
Jun 5-7, 2026 NORCECA NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour - Varadero, Cuba M&W TBD



^top^

Copyright © 1999-2026 Beach Volleyball Database.
Please read disclaimer before using data or photographs.
News Dataset Rendered: 5/5/2026 3:45:12 PM